English for professional environment. Учебное пособие
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e) apply _____ a school f) go _____ advocacy law
2h) fill _____ the gap i) reflect _____ the questionsg) align _____ your major
Task 3. Read the sentences with the words and phrases in bold used in the video. Match the words to the definitions (1-8).
a) Your experiences that seem like a liability are actually your differentiating
strength.
b) First generation college students experience self-doubt at high stakes moments, because they need to reflect on the tough questions at a job interview.
c) As a result, you have accrued some skills over time that are really valuable
in the workforce.
d) If you are a part of the community, you have to fit “the mold”. e) I did not have top-notch internships in college.
f) I was definitely the thank you, laude, versus the cum laude. g) He became really attuned to education policy.
h) The candidate has to showcase the unique strengths in an interview.
1.very high in quality, excellent
2.to demonstrate the best qualities or parts of something
3.at the third highest level of the special levels of achievement in a person’s studies at a US college or university
4.be similar to other people or things or to what is usual
5.befamiliarwiththewaysomeonethinksorbehavessothatyoucanreactto them in a suitable way
6.gradually increase in number or amount over a period of time
7.something that is likely to cause problems for someone
8.situations with important consequences for a person
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Task 4. Watch the video. Were your predictions in Exercise 1 correct? |
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Task 5. Watch the video again and decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F). |
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a) The feelings of self-doubt are the driving force in getting your dream job. |
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b) Onlyfewpeopledemonstratethelackofconfidenceathighstakemoments. |
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c) Candidate’sexperiencesperceivedasaliabilitymaybetransformedintoadiffer- |
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entiatingstrength. |
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d) Ifyouwanttogetajob,askyourselfthreequestionsfirst. |
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e) Thefirstquestionthecandidatehastoanswerrelatestothereasonofdoingthe |
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f) Itisnotagoodideatotalkaboutmultiplejobsthecandidatedidbeingastudent |
thatdidnotalignwiththeirmajor. |
g) Reevaluation of the hardship can restore the candidate’s confidence with trainingandpractice.
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AFTER WATCHING |
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Task1.Lookatthepicturesandwriteusefulwordsintheboxesbelowa-f.Number |
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a. b.
c. d.
e. f.
Task2.Recallthelastjobinterviewyouhadandhowitwent.Whatquestionswere you asked?
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Task 3. Who asks these questions: interviewer (I) or job applicant (J)?
a) Why should we hire you? _____
2c) Can you tell us about your working experience? _____
d) What is a goal you are currently working towards? _____
e) Why did you leave your last job? _____
f) Do you have any questions for me? _____
g) What do you like best about working here? _____
h) What are some mistakes that people have made in this position? _____
i) Why do you want to work with us? _____
j) What makes you standout? _____b) How will my performance be evaluated? _____
Task4.Writethecorrectwordorderofsentencesorquestionssomeonecouldask you in a job interview.
to / hope / you. / I / opportunity / for / to / work / have / the I hope to have the opportunity to work for you.
Are / experience / What / for? / kind / you / of / looking
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me? / you / any / Do / still / questions / for / have
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pressure? / handle / Can / you
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As/have/years./I/the/been/part-time/last/working/a/clerk/for/two/payroll
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you / for / job? / a / What / looking / in / are
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Me / position. / little / tell / the / Please, / a / about / bit
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a / do / experience. / not / I / of / require / lot
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are / strengths? / your / What
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do / require? / type / you / qualifications / What / of
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hours? / mind / long / you / Do / working
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in / is / department, … / there / an / open / my / position
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Task5.Completethejobinterviewconversationwiththestatements(a-l)fromTask4. |
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Interviewer: Good morning, nice to meet you. |
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Job applicant: Good morning. Nice to meet you, too. |
Interviewer: Let’s start the interview. I’d like to ask you a few questions. |
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Job applicant: I’ll do my best to answer them. |
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Interviewer:First,letmeproperlyintroducemyself.IamMike.Iamtheheadof |
theFinanceDepartmentManager.Asyouknow____________________________
___________________ and I need to fill this position as soon as possible.
Job applicant: ___________________________________________________
Interviewer: It is an entry-level position. The new employee will have to work closely withtheAccountingdepartment.He willalsohave to dealwiththebankon a daily basis.
Job applicant: ___________________________________________________
Interviewer: I require a four-year college degree in Finance. Some working experience would be helpful.
Job applicant: ___________________________________________________
Interviewer: Doing office work is good. However, since this is an entry-level
position, ___________________________. I am willing to train the new person.
Job applicant: That is great!
Interviewer: Tell me a little bit about yourself.
Job applicant: I was a student at West Coast University, and I just graduated with a Bachelor degree in Finance. ______________________________________
Interviewer: _____________________________________________
Job applicant: The job should help me see what Finance is all about. I have learned a lot of Finance theories at school, and now it is time for me to put them
into practice.
Interviewer: Anything else?
Job applicant: I also hope that it will help me grow in my field.
Interviewer: ___________________________ Why should I hire you?
Jobapplicant:Iamahard-workingpersonandafastlearner.Iamveryeagerto
learn, and I get along fine with people.
Interviewer: OK. Now, let me ask you a few quick questions. ______________
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Job applicant: No, I do not.
Interviewer: ___________________________________________
Job applicant Yes, I can. When I was going to school, I took quite a few courses eachsemesterwhileworkingatleasttwentyhourseveryweek.And,Ihandledthat situation very well.
Interviewer: _______________________________________________
Job applicant: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the job. I believe that I can handle it with ease, and __________________________________
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Interviewer: Nice meeting you. Thank you for coming. |
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Job applicant: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for seeing me. |
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Task 6. Work in pairs.
Student A: Imagine you are being interviewed for one of the jobs below that you find interesting. Think about the skills, talents and experience that would help
2 you do it. Convince Student B why this would be a good job for you.
Student B: You are an interviewer for the job Student A has chosen. Think of some relevant questions. Then ask Student B. Then swap roles.
•a sales assistant in a computer shop
•a tester of new video games
•a receptionist in the office
•a freelancer for website design
•a helpdesk technician
•a blog administrator
•a computer security specialist
•a lab assistant in a research institute
Glossary
Adresscodeisasetofrules,oftenwritten,withregardstowhatclothinggroups of people must wear. Dress codes are created out of social perceptions and norms, and vary based on purpose, circumstances, and occasions. Different societies and culturesarelikelytohavedifferentdresscodes,Westerndresscodesbeingaprominentexample.Dresscodesaresymbolicindicationsofdifferentsocialideas,includingsocialclass,culturalidentity,attitudetowardscomfort,tradition,andpoliticalor religious affiliations. [23]
CEO stands for a chief executive officer, chief administrator, or just chief executive (CE), one of a number of corporate executives in charge of managing an organization – especially an independent legal entity such as a company or nonprofit institution. CEOs find roles in a range of organizations, including public and private corporations, non-profit organizations and even some government organizations (notably state-owned enterprises). The CEO of a corporation or company typically reports to the board of directors and is charged with maximizing the value of the business, which may include maximizing the share price, market share, revenues oranotherelement.Inthenon-profitandgovernmentsector,CEOstypicallyaimat achieving outcomes related to the organization’s mission. [24]
Word list
Translate the words into Russian. Use the dictionary if necessary.
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to experience |
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to fit the mold |
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liability
to accrue
2to trumpet sth top-notch cum laude nerd
to do manual labour to become attuned to to harness the power of
to showcase the strengths to align with sth
to figure out sth conviction
to go into sth to administer compassionate confidence demeanour
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MODULE 3. Job opportunities
BEFORE WATCHING
Task 1. Answer the questions.
a) What is your future profession? b) Why did you choose this job? c) What are the pros and cons of it?
d) What would you like to change about your job?
e) If you had an opportunity, would you change your job? Why? / Why not?
Task 2. Practice pronunciation of the following words.
perspective |
/pəˈspektɪv/ |
dire |
/daɪə/ |
content (adj) |
/kənˈtent / |
acquire |
/ əˈkwaɪə / |
detractor |
/dɪˈtræktə/ |
currently |
/ˈkʌrəntli/ |
exposure |
/ɪkˈspəʊʒə/ |
effort |
/ˈefət/ |
align |
/əˈlaɪn/ |
identify |
/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/ |
milestone |
/ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ |
Task 3. Sort out the words into 3 categories (international words, “false friends” and both) (see Reference materials: International words vs False friends).
Perspective,relevant,data,specialist,initiative,attack,division,adequate,decade, identify, career, crisis, ambition, distribution, intelligence, transition, concrete
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“False friends” |
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READING
Task 1. Work in pairs. How can these things change your life opportunities? Make notes and then discuss with your partner.
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Task 2. Read the article quickly. Which paragraph(s) talk(s) about these topics?
3a) review your milestones regularly
b) speak to a mentor or a career coach from your industry c) identify where you want to take your career to d) plan your career roadmap with milestones
Task 3. Read the article again. Are the sentences true (t) or false (F)?
a) Constant self-improvement is an essential requirement for a successful career growth. _____
b) If you know the group you belong to, you easily choose the steps that help you get what you want. _____
c) Various growth opportunities definitely help you even if you don’t know what you’re looking for. _____
d) An experienced person can hardly advise you any relevant activities to take._____
e) Achieving a desired goal is a job that doesn’t require a lot of efforts. _____
Task 4. Work in pairs. Do you think anything the writer says is true about you? What? Why? / Why not?
Task 5. Work in pairs. Do you think that the people in the cities have better life opportunities than those in small settlements? Why? / Why not?
How to Find Career Growth Opportunities
(1)Findingcareergrowthopportunitiesshouldn’tbehard.Afterall,manycompaniesareindireneedofgreattalent.Nolongercanyoustayrelevantwithoutcontinuouslylearningandupgradingyourskillet.Lackofcareergrowthopportunitiesis one of the most common detractors in an employee engagement survey.
(2)Many types of people have different perspectives on career growth. While everyone is uniquely different with their career goals and ambitions, most people belong to one of four common groups:
Group A: Those who know what they want and how to get it;
Group B: Those who know what they want but don’t know how to get it; Group C: Those who don’t know what they want;
Group D: Those who are just happy and content.
So when people say they don’t know how to find career growth opportunities, the underlying reason is that they don’t know what they want or they don’t know howtogetwhattheywantorboth.TheyaredefinitelynotinGroupAnorGroupD.
With that in mind, here are 4 steps which will help you find career growth op-
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(3) Step 1
The main problem with not finding career opportunities is that people don’t
3searching. Ask yourself these questions: What’s the most important thing to you? What are the main drivers in your life and career? Opportunities are everywhere and you must first believe that there is an abundance of growth opportunities noknow what they are looking for. Therefore, this step is about doing a bit of soul
matter where you are and who you work for. But without knowing what you are seeking, you won’t get far.
(4) Step 2
It’s now time to find a mentor or a coach who has got experience in the same industrythatyou’rein.Theroleofthecoachistohelpyouseedifferentopportunities,tocrystallizeyourthinkingandtosuggestactionsandactivitiesthatyou’llneed to take in order to realize your career goals. An hour or two with a good coach will save you many months and even years because they can help you transform your wishes to a concrete plan of attack.
(5) Step 3
Creativity is the key to finding opportunities. Before designing your roadmap, list down what options you currently have. A roadmap is a plan or strategy intended to achieve a particular goal. If you are looking to acquire a particular role, don’t just think about how to get that role, but also think about what other transferable skills that you could obtain that will support you in obtaining your desired role in the future. Each of your milestones should contain the followings: the opportunity that you’re seeking. For example; a new skill you’d like to obtain, an exposure to a differentpartofthebusiness,achancetopracticeadifferentskillsetyouhave.The detailsofobtainingtheopportunity.Wherewillyougetit?Whatexactlywillyoube doing? How long will you need before you consider this milestone complete? Who do you need help from? This could be your manager, your team or a colleague. A fewsentencesonwhyyoubelievethisopportunitywillhelpyouinyourcareergoal.
(6) Step 4
What’sthepointofhavingaroadmapifnothingcomesoutofit.Inotherwords, how would you experience growth in your career if you don’t take action? The single difference between those who realize career growth opportunities and those whodon’tisthefactthatthefirstgroupofpeopletakeinitiativesandareproactive in finding opportunities and the second group of people don’t. Put a reminder in your calendar to have a reflection and review time every 3 months at least. It’s too easy to forget about your own career growth when you’re busy with the day to day of your job. Sometimes you may be lucky and what you are doing day to day is directlyalignedwithyourcareergrowthbutmoreoftenthannot,ifyouliketoobtain exceptional career growth, you have to put in the extra time and effort rather than merely completing what your current role requires. So remember to check on your milestones regularly and take action. [25]
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Script:
Covid-19 is one of the biggest crises of our time. It has impacted every single one of us, shaken our social systems and disrupted every sector of our economies. The automation of work combined with the global recession led workers to lose their jobs at an accelerated pace compared to previous years, and this trend is expected to continue. The ongoing shift in the division of labour between humans, machines, and algorithms might displace 85 million jobs worldwide in the next five years, while 97 million new roles – ones that are more adapted to this new tasks distribution – may emerge. By 2025, companies expect to displace roughly 6% of their total workforce, 1 in 2 workers will need reskilling, and those remaining in their current roles will need update 40% of their skill set to adapt to the changing labour market. There is a way to collectively benefit from these challenging times. Decades of research have shown that the most valuable asset of any economy or company is its human capital. Around the globe, companies are already experiencing a shortage in relevant skills for future roles and are investing in reskilling and upskilling their workforce. By 2025, organizations say they will train over 70% of theiremployeestoensuretheycansmoothlytransitionintothejobsoftomorrow… These include: DevOps Engineers, Artificial Intelligence Specialists, Digital Marketing Managers, Talent Acquisition Specialists and Customer Success Specialists. It will take on average between 2 weeks and 5 months for workers to pick up new skills allowing them to move into these new roles. But data shows they won’t need to have the perfect skill set to start transitioning. While two third of employers expect to get a return on investment in employees reskilling programs within just one year, governments will also need to step in to update and fund education and training systems, and to ensure displaced workers have adequate safety nets. With purposefulleadershipandcollaboration,wecanturnthisglobalcrisisintoaunique opportunity to transition into a future of jobs that inclusive, fair and sustainable.